All Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio

Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio are akin to traditional JRPG classes like Mages, Brawlers, Knights, etc., which allow you to approach combat in whatever style you prefer. You can switch to other Archetypes at any time by accessing the Archetype Tree or talking to More in the Akademia. This flexibility lets you specialize in a particular Archetypes or mix and match different ones depending on the situation.

There are a total of 47 Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio divided between 14 Archetype Trees. This guide will list all the Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio and what to expect from each Archetype Tree.

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All Archetypes in Metaphor ReFantazio

There are 14 Archetype Trees in Metaphor ReFantazio (Image via Sega)

1) Seeker Tree

Seeker is an all-rounder Archetype (Image via Sega)

Seeker is the default Archetype for the protagonist. It is a decent all-rounder class that has access to healing, buffing, and Wind magic. This makes it quite versatile over various circumstances in the early to mid-game.

However, given its all-rounder nature, it fails to perform exceptionally well in any particular area.

Archetype	How to unlock	Requirements
Seeker	Automatically unlocked during the battle at Northern Border	Unlocked by default
Magic Seeker	More Bond Rank 3	Reach Seeker Rank 20 7,200 MAG
Soul Hacker	More Bond Rank 7	Reach Magic Seeker Rank 20 19,800 MAG

Also check: How to level up quickly in Metaphor ReFantazio

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2) Warrior Tree

The Warrior Archetype specializes in physical attacks that mostly deal single-target damage. Since the focus of the Warrior class is pure strength, it lacks any type of support spells and falls weak to magic attacks.

Slicer is one of the best skills in the Warrior class, as it allows you to deal multiple instances of damage and can be useful for quickly finishing off normal enemies.

Archetype	Unlock Condition	Requirements
Warrior	Automatically unlocked after the boss battle in Nord Mines	None
Swordmaster	Strohl Bond Rank 3	Warrior Rank 20 8,000 MAG
Samurai	Strohl Bond Rank 7	Swordmaster Rank 20 General Rank 10 16,500 MAG

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3) Mage Tree

The Mage Archetype does exactly what it says, it lets you perform various types of magic attacks and spells and exploit their weaknesses. Mage gets access to Fire, Ice, and Electric attacks from the very beginning, which means it can easily handle a wide range of match-ups. It is a versatile class that also has decent support skills to help the team.

Archetype	Unlock Condition	Requirements
Mage	Automatically unlocked after the Nord Mines boss fight	None
Wizard	Gallica Bond Rank 3	Mage Rank 20 7,200 MAG
Elemental Master	Gallica Bond Rank 8	Wizard Rank 20 19,800 MAG
Warlock	Gallica Bond Rank 8	Wizard Rank 20 Assassin Rank 10 19,800 MAG

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4) Healer Tree

The Healer is yet another traditional JRPG class in Metaphor ReFantazio that brings some neat tricks, like reviving fallen teammates and removing status conditions or debuffs. It is a helpful class that keeps your team healthy and prepared to sustain difficult battles.

However, this class suffers from low defense stats and weakness to certain types of enemy attacks.

Archetype	Unlock Condition	Requirements
Healer	Automatically unlocked on 6/10, in the Hushed Honeybee Inn after reading with Maria	None
Cleric	Maria Bond Rank 3	Healer Rank 20 6,750 MAG
Saviour	Maria Bond Rank 8	Cleric Rank 20 18,750 MAG

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5) Knight Tree

Knight is a high defense Archetype (Image via Sega)

The Knight Archetype in Metaphor ReFantazio focuses on defensive capabilities. They can divert enemy attacks on themselves and sustain multiple hits using their defensive barrier spells and high defense.

The class loses some value during the late game, where bosses hit the whole party at once, but this class remains a solid option for sustainability during the majority of playthrough.

Archetype	Unlock Condition	Requirements
Knight	Automatically unlocked after leaving the mausoleum for the first time	None
Magic Knight	Hulkenberg Bond Rank 3	Knight Rank 20 Mage Rank 10 8,100 MAG
Paladin	Hulkenberg Bond Rank 7	Magic Knight Rank 20 22,500 MAG
Dark Knight	Hulkenberg Bond Rank 7	Knight Rank 20 Wizard Rank 10 22,500 MAG

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6) Brawler Tree

Brawler deals strong single-strike attacks that cost HP. It’s a strong Archetype that can be especially useful when you’re running low on MP points to cast spells.

However, its glass-canon style of gameplay can be difficult to manage on higher difficulties or without a healer in a party.

Archetype	Unlock Condition	Requirements
Brawler	Automatically unlocked during the visit to the Regalith Grand Cathedral after the king’s funeral	1,080 MAG
Pugilist	Catherina Bond Rank 3	Brawler Rank 20 8,280 MAG
Martial Artist	Catherina Bond Rank 8	Pugilist Rank 20 20,625 MAG

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7) Merchant Tree

Merchant Archetype in Metaphor ReFantazio works similarly to Brawler in the sense that it uses a resource other than MP to support its team. The Merchant uses money to cast spells and focuses on improving item effectiveness and drop rates for longer team sustainability.

Moreover, all of Merchant’s attacks are considered Almighty, i.e., they hit regardless of enemy resistance and status effects.

Archetype	Unlock Condition	Requirements
Merchant	Speak to Brigitta outside the Lycaon after the king’s funeral and complete her quest	2,500 MAG
Tycoon	Brigitta Bond Rank 8	Merchant Rank 20 28,800 MAG

Also check: How to make money quickly in Metaphor ReFantazio

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8) Gunner Tree

Gunner brings excellent long-range attacks that can be used from the back line. They can stay out of the enemy line of fire while delivering powerful piercing attacks to them.

That said, the class suffers from low endurance and defense, which makes it difficult to keep the attacks going while facing bosses with party-wide attacks.

Archetype	Unlock Condition	Requirements
Gunner	Visit the village of Komero and retrieve the relic Neuras is looking for.	1,350 MAG
Sniper	Neuras Bond Rank 3	Gunner Rank 20 Seeker Rank 10 9,000 MAG
Dragoon	Neuras Bond Rank 8	Sniper Rank 20 Magic Knight Rank 10 22,500 Mag

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9) Thief Tree

The Thief class possesses the ability to steal items from enemies and can be leveled up to learn spells that drain their MP and HP. They have access to a wide range of magic and status ailment spells and can nullify enemy buffs.

Archetype	Unlock Condition	Requirements
Thief	Automatically unlocked on 7/4 upon returning to the inn in Martira	None
Assassin	Heismay Bond Rank 3	Thief Rank 20 9,000 MAG
Ninja	Heismay Bond Rank ?	Assassin Rank 20 Sniper Rank 10 22,500 MAG
Royal Thief	Heismay Bond Rank 8	Ninja Rank 20 Dragoon Rank 15 Tycoon Rank 15 30,000 MAG

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10) Faker Tree

Faker Archetype in Metaphor ReFantazio provides support by manipulating Turn Icons and afflicting debuffs to the enemies. It isn’t very powerful when fighting on the frontlines but can grant useful support utilities with its skill set.

Archetype	Unlock Condition	Requirements
Faker	Speak to the blue-haired guy in Martira’s Thoroughfare Square on 6/29 Then, retrieve Malveno’s Ring from Abandoned Tomb.	2,500 MAG
Trickster	Alonzo Bond Rank 8	Faker Rank 20 32,000 MAG

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11) Commander Tree

This Archetype specializes in changing team formations. Its abilities, like “Formation of Vigor,” move all of your party members to the frontline and boost their attacks. Similarly, “Shelter Formation” takes all the party members to the back line and grants them a huge damage boost.

You can pair this Archetype with a Warrior or Summoner to deal heavy damage to enemies and bosses.

Archetype	Unlock Condition	Requirements
Commander	After completing the dungeon in Martira, talk to Bardon in Thoroughfare Square.	3,000 MAG
General	Bardon Bond Rank 3	Commander Rank 20 11,700 MAG
Warlord	Bardon Bond Rank 8	General Rank 20 27,000 MAG

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12) Masked Dancer Tree

Masked Dancer, much like the Seeker Archetype, is an all-rounder class that can equip “Masks” to act as a healer, debuffer, or damage dealer. It can change its resistance and skill set to adapt to a variety of battle conditions. However, just like the Seeker class, it too cannot act well as a dedicated Archetypes.

Archetype	Unlock Condition	Requirements
Masked Dancer	Complete 'Save The Mourning Snakes'	Mage Rank 15 Thief Rank 10 8,250 MAG
Persona Master	Bond with Junah	Masked Dancer Rank 20 Faker Rank 10 28,500 MAG
Royal Masked Dancer	Bond with Junah	-

Also check: Metaphor ReFantazio Archetype system explained

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13) Summoner Tree

Summoner uses items called Vessels to summon monsters. These monsters can perform multiple roles, like dealing damage to enemies or support your party by healing or inflicting status debuffs to enemies.

Archetype	Unlock Condition	Requirements
Summoner	-	Seeker Rank 15 Faker Rank 10 8,250 MAG
Devil Summoner	-	Summoner Rank 20 Magic Seeker Rank 10 28,500 MAG
Royal Summoner	-	-

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14) Berserker Tree

Berserker is a damage-focused Archetype in Metaphor ReFantazio that focuses on punishing enemies with its high-damaging physical attacks. The class has a good defense, which means it can sustain itself without the use of the Knight class to support it.

Moreover, it can perform a charge attack once per battle, i.e., it can absorb an enemy attack to retaliate with a devastating blow. There are three upgrades in this route: Berserker, Destroyer and Royal Berserker.